Hey there, theater lovers! Guess what? The iconic Mrs. Doubtfire — you know, the nanny who's secretly a dad trying to stay close to his kids after a breakup — is coming back, this time to the Broadway stage! It's like Robin Williams' character is saying, "Hello, hello, hello!" And let me tell you, it's about time. Because why should Mean Girls, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pretty Woman, Frozen, and even the upcoming King Kong be the only ones having all the fun on Broadway?
Meet the Creative Team Behind the Magic
Leading the charge is the legendary director Jerry Zacks, whose Broadway resume is stacked with hits like A Bronx Tale, Sister Act, and the recent revival of Hello, Dolly! This guy knows how to bring a story to life. As for the script, it's in the capable hands of John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick. And here’s the kicker: Karey Kirkpatrick, along with Wayne Kirkpatrick, will also be crafting the music and lyrics. Talk about a dream team!
Fox Stage Productions’ Excitement Over the Show
Fox Stage Productions’ producers, McCollum and Bob Cohen, couldn’t be more thrilled. In a statement, they said, “Mrs. Doubtfire is such a cherished story. It’s laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching. Bringing this team together to adapt Mrs. Doubtfire for the stage has been nothing short of pure joy. We can’t wait to bring this production to life.” It’s clear they’re as excited as we are!
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The Original Film’s Legacy
The original Mrs. Doubtfire film was a box office smash, pulling in an impressive $441 million globally. It remains one of the late Robin Williams’ most beloved and successful films. Directed by Chris Columbus, who also helmed Home Alone and the Harry Potter series, the movie had an unexpected source of inspiration: The Godfather Part II. Yes, you heard that right.
Chris Columbus revealed in an interview with Fatherly.com, “I remember watching The Godfather Part II, and Michael Corleone asks his mother if a man can lose his family. That line really stuck with me. In the end, Michael loses his family, and it’s so powerful. It resonated with me emotionally. And in a unique way, it’s not that different from Mrs. Doubtfire. You have a guy in a desperate situation, but instead of tragedy, Robin Williams brings comedy to the table by dressing up as a Scottish nanny to reconnect with his kids.”
Wow, right? Who would have thought The Godfather Part II could inspire such a heartwarming and hilarious story?
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